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No. 4 Georgia Hosts Austin Peay in Final Tune-Up Before SEC Opener

Kirby Smart calls for a more confident Gunner Stockton heading into Georgia's last nonconference test.

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Overview

  • Kickoff is set for Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Sanford Stadium, with streaming on SEC Network+.
  • Quarterback Gunner Stockton accounted for four touchdowns in the 45-7 win over Marshall, drawing Smart's "warrior" praise after 190 passing yards and 73 rushing yards.
  • Austin Peay enters 1-0 after a 34-14 upset of Middle Tennessee that snapped a 30-game skid against FBS opponents, with Chris Parson throwing two touchdowns.
  • Georgia is reported to be riding a 32-game home winning streak, the longest active run in the FBS, after climbing to No. 4 following its opener.
  • This is the programs’ second meeting after Georgia’s 45-0 win in 2018, with the Bulldogs set to open SEC play at Tennessee on Sept. 13 before hosting Alabama.